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View article: Comment on: Prediction and secondary prevention of preeclampsia from the perspective of public health management – the initiative of the State of Rio de Janeiro
Comment on: Prediction and secondary prevention of preeclampsia from the perspective of public health management – the initiative of the State of Rio de Janeiro Open
Dear Editor,\n\nWe read with interest the article “Prediction and secondary prevention of preeclampsia from the perspective of public health management—the initiative of the State of Rio de Janeiro,” published by Braga and colleagues.() Th…
View article: Comparison of Carabid Densities in Different Cover Crop Species in North Florida
Comparison of Carabid Densities in Different Cover Crop Species in North Florida Open
Meagher, Robert L., Brown, James T., Miller, Neil, Fleischer, Shelby J., Bowers, Kristen, Hight, Stephen D., Legaspi, Jesusa C., Brown, Robert C., Nagoshi, Rodney N., Wright, David L. (2023): Comparison of carabid densities in different co…
View article: Agronomic performance and the effect of genotype-by-environment interaction for Brassica carinata in the southeastern US
Agronomic performance and the effect of genotype-by-environment interaction for Brassica carinata in the southeastern US Open
Carinata (Brassica carinata A. Braun) is an emerging oilseed crop with potential as a dual use winter cover/cash crop in the southeastern US region. Although carinata is historically cultivated as a spring crop in northern latitudes, incor…
View article: Above and belowground litter decomposition of cover crops grazed at different intensities
Above and belowground litter decomposition of cover crops grazed at different intensities Open
Grazing cover crops may increase land‐use efficiency while promoting sustainability. We investigated how grazing intensity affects cover crop litter quantity, quality, decomposition, and cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum L.) N uptake. Cover crop…
View article: Effect of tillage and nitrogen fertility on growth, yield, and seed chemical composition of rainfed <i>Brassica carinata</i>
Effect of tillage and nitrogen fertility on growth, yield, and seed chemical composition of rainfed <i>Brassica carinata</i> Open
The combination of subsoil compaction and injudicious usage of nitrogenous fertilizers are key factors that may lower crop yields, especially in soils with a shallow hardpan. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the effe…
View article: Short-Term Soil Organic Matter and Carbon Responses to Contrasting Grazing Intensities in Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems
Short-Term Soil Organic Matter and Carbon Responses to Contrasting Grazing Intensities in Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems Open
Combining integrated crop-livestock systems under no-till management may improve soil organic matter (SOM) build up and improve soil C sequestration. Grazing cover crops appears as a possibility to combine crops and livestock in a farm sys…
View article: Soybean Production in Florida
Soybean Production in Florida Open
This publication discusses land preparation and planting, fertilization, crop residue management, irrigation, disease and nematode management, variety selection, weed control, insect management, and harvesting and storage for soybean produ…
View article: Modeling Yield, Biogenic Emissions, and Carbon Sequestration in Southeastern Cropping Systems With Winter Carinata
Modeling Yield, Biogenic Emissions, and Carbon Sequestration in Southeastern Cropping Systems With Winter Carinata Open
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production from lipids is a technologically mature approach for replacing conventional fossil fuel use in the aviation sector, and there is increasing demand for such feedstocks. The oilseed Brassica carinat…
View article: Effects of Grass-Based Crop Rotation, Nematicide, and Irrigation on the Nematode Community in Cotton
Effects of Grass-Based Crop Rotation, Nematicide, and Irrigation on the Nematode Community in Cotton Open
Plant-parasitic and free-living nematodes – bacterivores, fungivores, omnivores, predators – comprise the nematode community. Nematicide application and crop rotation are important tools to manage plant-parasitic nematodes, but effects on …
View article: Areawide management of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), using selected cover crop plants
Areawide management of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), using selected cover crop plants Open
Background Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) is a migratory moth that annually migrates northward each spring from sites in southern Florida and southern Texas. This caterpillar pest feeds on and damages row, turf and vege…
View article: Defoliants and Desiccants
Defoliants and Desiccants Open
This document discusses the meaning of the terms “defoliant” and “desiccant,” their uses, and factors that impact their performance, and also provides a list of registered products for use in Florida. Written by Joseph E. Iboyi, Michael J.…
View article: Foliar fertilizers rarely increase yield in United States soybean
Foliar fertilizers rarely increase yield in United States soybean Open
Farmers have been interested in using foliar‐applied nutrient products to increase soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] yield since at least the 1970s, despite limited evidence that these products offer consistent yield increases when used pr…
View article: Freeze Damage of Carinata Grown in the Southeastern US
Freeze Damage of Carinata Grown in the Southeastern US Open
This publication serves as a guide to assess freeze damage and discuss management issues related to freeze damage of carinata in the southeastern United States. Written by Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Joseph E. Iboyi, Ramdeo Seepau…
View article: Interactive Effects of Nitrogen and Sulfur Nutrition on Growth, Development, and Physiology of Brassica carinata A. Braun and Brassica napus L.
Interactive Effects of Nitrogen and Sulfur Nutrition on Growth, Development, and Physiology of Brassica carinata A. Braun and Brassica napus L. Open
Brassica carinata (carinata) has emerged as a potential biofuel source due to its high erucic acid content, making it desirable for various industrial applications. Nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) are required as primary sources of nutrition f…
View article: Estimating Cotton Yield
Estimating Cotton Yield Open
Preharvest estimation of cotton yield can help growers to determine their return on investment, assess weather-related damages, and adjust crop management. This publication outlines the steps to calculate a reliable estimate of cotton yiel…
View article: Adapting the CROPGRO model to simulate growth and production of <i>Brassica carinata</i>, a bio‐fuel crop
Adapting the CROPGRO model to simulate growth and production of <i>Brassica carinata</i>, a bio‐fuel crop Open
Carinata ( Brassica carinata ) is an oilseed crop which, because of its non‐edible oil composition and favorable fatty acid profile, is proposed as a “green” sustainable aviation fuel. It can be grown as a winter crop in the southeastern U…
View article: Physiological analysis of growth and development of winter carinata (<i>Brassica carinata</i> A. Braun)
Physiological analysis of growth and development of winter carinata (<i>Brassica carinata</i> A. Braun) Open
Brassica carinata is a non‐food, low‐carbon, none‐to‐low indirect land‐use change impact oilseed feedstock grown for sustainable biofuels, bioproducts, and high protein seed meal. Understanding carinata growth and development is critical t…
View article: A regional inter‐disciplinary partnership focusing on the development of a carinata‐centered bioeconomy
A regional inter‐disciplinary partnership focusing on the development of a carinata‐centered bioeconomy Open
Brassica carinata or Ethiopian mustard, a non‐edible oilseed brassica, is a low carbon, purpose‐grown, and none‐to‐low indirect land‐use change bioenergy feedstock for the production of drop‐in sustainable aviation fuel, biodiesel, renewab…
View article: Terminating Cover Crops Effectively for Weed Suppression
Terminating Cover Crops Effectively for Weed Suppression Open
When utilizing cover crops for weed suppression, one important consideration is effective termination before planting the main crop. A major issue with improper termination is that the cover crop can become problematic and compete with the…
View article: Tillage system and seeding rate effects on the performance of <i>Brassica carinata</i>
Tillage system and seeding rate effects on the performance of <i>Brassica carinata</i> Open
Brassica carinata , a nonfood oilseed crop, is used to produce renewable fuels because of its high oil content and favorable fatty acid profile. Production in the southeastern United States is relatively new, and information on agronomic m…
View article: <i>Brassica carinata</i>: Biology and agronomy as a biofuel crop
<i>Brassica carinata</i>: Biology and agronomy as a biofuel crop Open
The environmental consequences of using nonrenewable fossil fuels have motivated a global quest for sustainable alternatives from renewable sources. Carinata has been developed as a low carbon intensity, non‐food oilseed biomolecular platf…
View article: Transitioning from Conventional to Organic Farming Using Conservation Tillage
Transitioning from Conventional to Organic Farming Using Conservation Tillage Open
Organic farming is one of the fastest-growing segments of the agricultural industry in the United States and in Florida. Conservation tillage is often employed to reduce soil erosion, improve physical and biological properties of soil, and…
View article: Sustainability Aspects of Precision Agriculture for Row Crops in Florida and the Southeast United States
Sustainability Aspects of Precision Agriculture for Row Crops in Florida and the Southeast United States Open
Precision agriculture or site-specific management is a knowledge-based technical management system, where sensing, information technologies, and mechanical systems enable sub-field crop management that can help optimize farm profits and mi…
View article: Management and Cultural Practices for Peanuts
Management and Cultural Practices for Peanuts Open
This is a comprehensive guide on management and cultural practices for peanuts, published by the Agronomy Department of the University of Florida. This document, first published in February 2000, offers valuable insights into optimizing pe…
View article: Producing Peanuts Using Conservation Tillage
Producing Peanuts Using Conservation Tillage Open
Most crops can be successfully grown using conservation planting technology. There has been resistance in using conservation tillage planting methods for peanut as many specialists from past years promoted deep plowing to bury plant residu…
View article: Sixty-One Years Following Registration, Phorate Applied In-Furrow at Planting Suppresses Development of Late Leaf Spot on Peanut
Sixty-One Years Following Registration, Phorate Applied In-Furrow at Planting Suppresses Development of Late Leaf Spot on Peanut Open
Late and early leaf spot are caused by Nothopassalora personata and Passalora arachidicola, respectively, and are damaging diseases of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) capable of defoliation and yield loss. Management of these diseases is most…
View article: Brassica carinata genotypes demonstrate potential as a winter biofuel crop in South East United States
Brassica carinata genotypes demonstrate potential as a winter biofuel crop in South East United States Open
Brassica carinata A. Braun, grown as a winter crop on underutilized agricultural land in the southeast United States (SE US), may provide a new rotation alternative and augment income for producers. Widespread adoption of Brassica carinata…
View article: Nematicide influence on cotton yield and plant-parasitic nematodes in conventional and sod-based crop rotation
Nematicide influence on cotton yield and plant-parasitic nematodes in conventional and sod-based crop rotation Open
Plant-parasitic nematodes ( Rotylenchulus reniformis (reniform, RN), Helicotylenchus dihystera (spiral), and Mesocriconema ornatum (ring)) and yield were investigated in cotton phases of conventional (peanut–cotton–cotton) and sod-based (b…